Body of missing Duluth man found near Pokegama River

The Douglas County Sheriff’s office says the body of a missing Duluth man has been located in the Pokegema River in the Village of Superior. According to authorities, 43-year-old Ryan Lahti was found partially submerged in the Pokegema River near the area west of Oakes Ave. and east of Cemetery Rd. at approximately 4:50 p.m. Monday.

The cause of death is pending following an autopsy.

Ryan Lahti had been reported missing by family members on or about June 14. His family said they had not heard from him in several days.

Authorities say Lahti was last seen fleeing into the woods from a traffic stop conducted by Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies on June 8. Officers conducted an extensive search using multiple K9’s, aerial drones and thermal imaging. Lahti was not located.

Assisting in this investigation was the Wisconsin DNR, Superior Fire Department and the Duluth Police Department.